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Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – February 15, 2018

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 14 inches

Date of Report: February 15, 2018

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions – Thursday, February 15, 2018

Snowfall Depth: 14 inches

 

Snowmobile Trails

Taconite Trail: Snow – 8-20” depth  Base – 1-3”  Groomed – yes  Condition –good    The entire Taconite is in good condition, corners are icy, the trail base is thin, and more rocks are showing through, especially in high ground areas.  Trail divots exist on some hilltops between Ely and Tower due to heavy use, cold weather and lack of snow.  Please stay to the right and use caution while riding.

Arrowhead Trail: Snow – 12-24” depth  Base –1-4”  Groomed – yes  Condition – Excellent  The entire Arrowhead is groomed and in very good to excellent condition. Please be aware of and slow down for logging activity throughout the trail, especially a large section between Elephant Lake and the Elephant Lake Road to the south. Also take note: the East Camp 90 Rd (between Sheep Ranch Rd and Ash River Trail) has heavy logging traffic and is closed to snowmobiles. Please stay on the snowmobile trail rather than using the road.

Putnam-Fishing Lakes Trail: Base – 1-3”  Trail is groomed and in fair to good condition. The trail remains rough in spots due to rocks and low snow.

Lake Vermilion State Park and Soudan Underground Mine State Park: Snow 13-14”, Base – 4”, Trails are groomed and in good condition.

Tomahawk Trail & Local Trail Sections: Snow 15-18” depth, Base – 2-3”  Groomed – yes  Condition – good  The trail is in good condition and groomers have been out on average twice per week grooming.  With the warmer temperatures, grooming will cease for a few days until temperatures drop and the base firms up.

Ely Area Lakes & Trails: All trails along the Echo Trail are groomed.  Hidden Bay is now open.  There is logging between Birch Lake and White Iron, so please use caution and remember the trails are shared with logging equipment.  Overall trail condition is good. Please use caution traveling across lakes – stay on marked trails to avoid slush areas.  Current areas (rivers, narrows and streams) may still have unsafe ice, please test before traveling across.

News and Reports:

Don’t miss the 12th Annual Minnesota Snow Run February 23 & 24th at the Grand Ely Lodge.  This is a fundraising event by the Pink Ribbon Riders.  Learn more event details at www.pinkribbonriders.com.

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – February 15, 2018

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 3-8

Date of Report: February 15, 2018

Area Report:

All trails are open and in excellent to very good condition. Due to warm weather, the snow base may be thin on trails in towns, open areas and at road crossings. Trails are being groomed on a regular basis. Click on VISIT WEBSITE above and then on the Reports page to view detailed trail condition reports.

Several miles of trail are open for winter ATV and UTV riding including the Flambeau Trail System, Solberg Trail, and Georgetown Trail. The Price County portion of the Pine Line Rail Trail (Prentice to Ogema), Snowmobile Trail 189 (Ogema to Timm’s Hill), and Snowmobile Trails 116, 181 and 118 (Prentice area loop) are also open to winter ATV and UTV riding when the trail is officially open to snowmobile use and the temperature is 28 degrees or colder.

You can order visitor information or maps from the Price County Tourism Department website, www.pricecountywi.net, or call 715-339-4505, plus you can listen to recorded trail reports or talk to the friendly Tourism Department staff.

News and Reports:

Upcoming Events:
February 16 & 17 – Elk River Pioneers Poker Run & Picnic, Phillips
February 24 – Northwoods Hi-Riders One-Day Poker Run, Phillips

Trail Report – : Forest County, Wisconsin – February 15, 2018

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3″ to 5″ base

Date of Report: February 15, 2018

Area Report:

The trails have a 3″ to 5″ base and are in good condition.

We cannot stress enough to RIDE SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY.  Trail conditions will vary greatly throughout the County.  Always use caution when riding on lakes and frozen water as ice conditions will vary.

The clubs that maintain the Forest County Trail System are made up of volunteers who work very hard to provide the best trails possible. Please respect them while on the trail. When approaching a groomer or member doing trail maintenance, please slow down and move over so they can do their job. 

Trail Report – : Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – February 15, 2018

Reporter:Matt Winters

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2″-4″

Date of Report: February 15, 2018

Area Report:

Trails in sugar camp trail system are in fair riding conditions. The recent warm up on Wednesday & Thursday got rid of some snow on the trails you will encounter alot of brown and snirty conditions especially in burmed  up sharp corners and down to dirt in some areas also where  the sun is causing alot of burn-thru in open areas. Groomers are working with little snow to fill things in at this time so it might be alittle rough on high traffic trails. The further away from town and into the woods you get the better they will be. Hills and corners are VERY ICY so maintain reasonable speeds to stay on the right side of the trail. You may also encounter some water in swampy areas as it don’t take much warm weather to open these area’s up alittle bit so use caution. Lakes are safe to cross yet and marked with orange barrels. Not much drifting has been occurring with no measurable snow in a couple weeks. The 43rd annual Sugar Camp Snowmobile Club ice fishing jamboree will take place this Saturday February 17th on Sand Lake in Sugar Camp by Pitlik’s Sand Beach Resort. Lots of fun & great Raffles & fun for the whole family. This is our biggest fund raiser of the season so come on out & support the club! United we trail divided we fail!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 15, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hard base in most area some burn through – Snow on top icy but loose

Date of Report: February 15, 2018

Area Report:

Trails FAIR-GOOD

Day 2 of the warm up.  33 for a high.  Sun early than clouding over.  Than it will cool down again on Friday.  Best chance of measurable SNOW is Sunday night into Monday.  Some pretty good totals in the forecast.  Stay tuned!  Start Dancin’  Today is Thursday & time for a Sno-Eagles Guided Trail ride with President Rusty.  Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on the “grade” trail right in town across from Friendship House at 9am.

Trails are FAIR to GOOD. The sun yesterday caused some trail areas to breakdown.  There is snirt at most road crossings.  Trails that run near or along side of road on the north side of the road are breaking down.  Same with wide open areas.  “Burn through” of snow & even some small areas of base. In town trails are softening up because of the evil sun.  Your best riding is out of town.

Can’t stress enough the base is really, really icy everywhere not just in the corners.  Please slow down so you can stay on the right side of the trail.  High berms in most sharp corners take extra care there.  The snow on top of the ice base is thin & fatigued out, meaning SNOW too is icy.  Another reason to Start Dancin’

No grooming last night.

Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake. Right now there are logs in piles along sections of the trail. With the log piles and icy grainy conditions in that section it would be good to slow down. Very icy corners. Minimal grooming due to the logging operation.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are marked with orange easy to see reflective barrels.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  Have not ridden out either lake myself in a while. No surface slush this morning. With the warm temps today & tomorrow surface slush could develop.  Reminder that the Catfish Lake Trail that ran from Braywood to Lumpy’s is not open.  Please do not trespass on private land.

Celebrate Snowmobiling Snow Show is set for this Sunday, February 18 at the Derby Track Expo Hall.  From 11am-4pm.  Admission if FREE!

Think overcast. Keep Dancin’.  And Please Slow Down!  We love having you here & want to see you back.
See ya on the trails!
Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

News and Reports:

February

  • Feb 15 Sno-Eagles General Member Meeting. 7pm – Eddie B’s White Spruce
  • Feb 18 – Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobiling Snow Show. 11am-4pm FREE admission Open to public – Derby Track Expo Hall
  • Feb 19 – Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobiling VIP Dignitary Ride – Volunteers needed. Call Eagle River Chamber at 715.479.6400
  • Feb 24 – Ride With Pride drawing – TrackSide – 12 noon
  • Feb 24 – Trail Ride following Ride With Pride drawing
  • Feb 24 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – Silver Leaf – 5:30pm

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links
Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 15, 2018

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Still have snow

Date of Report: February 15, 2018

Area Report:

Yesterday we had 43 degrees and sunshine so some melting did occur–especially on roads and in town. The groomers are back out to get things in good shape for the busy weekend ahead, some icy corners will be out there so slow down and be safe. The woods trails are in good shape and the forecast looks promising. 

News and Reports:

Frosty Club Radar Run at Bent’s Camp this Saturday. Registration starts at 10 and runs start at 11:00. Bikini Run and 3:00

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 14, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-10 inch base

Date of Report: February 14, 2018

Area Report:

All official Washburn County ATV trails are considered open to year round use, with the exception of the spring closure from April 1 through the first Friday before Memorial Weekend.

Most snowmobile trails, on Washburn County Forest lands, are open for motor vehicle use under 900 pounds from December 1 through April 1.  This means that ATV’s are permitted on snowmobile trails that are not on private lands, during the winter months.  UTV’s are allowed on these same trails ONLY during non-groomed conditions.  Please note that the April 1 closure is flexible; Trails may close earlier depending on conditions.

Washburn County Forest lands are designated as a gray background on the official Washburn County Snowmobile/ATV map.

Land use agreements with private landowners for snowmobile trails do not permit the use of ATV’s at any time of the year.

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – February 14, 2018

Reporter:AOXEN

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: up to 15 inches

Date of Report: February 14, 2018

Area Report:

This report is dated Wednesday, February 14,2018.

All Lincoln County snowmobile trails  are OPEN. The trails are being reported in FAIR–GOOD condition.

Please be aware of trail closed signs, stay on marked trails ONLY and respect private land. Use extreme caution and expect early season riding conditions throughout the trail system.

Trails designated as winter ATV trails in these areas are open for ATV use. All trails are closed for ATV use when the temperature  is above 28 degrees F.

For more information please go to : www.co.lincoln.wi.us  or call trail hotline at 715-539-1033.

Oneida County Funded Snowmobile Trail System (as administered by the Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department)are  OPEN for the 2017-2018 winter season. The trails are in FAIR-GOOD condition.

As always, the Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department recommends staying on clearly marked trails. Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile. The trails can be in rough, early season condition. Snowmobilers are urged to stay on marked trails.

For more detailed information on Oneida County Snowmobile trail riding opportunities, contact the local snowmobile club in the area that you would like to ride, the Oneida County Chamber of Commerce, or the Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department.

Contact Information: Oneida County Snowmobile Council President, Jim Wendt 715-891-1610 Oneida County Chamber of Commerce, 715-365-7464

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 14, 2018

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Looking good—40 and sunny today.

Date of Report: February 14, 2018

Area Report:

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